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Zoh’s support for riots: Letters to the Editor — May 11, 2026

The Issue: Mayor Mamdani’s support for the protesters at the riot outside Park East Synagogue. Your article on the anti-Israeli mob attacking police officers at Park East Synagogue is...

Garish Met Gala garb and more: Letters to the Editor — May 10, 2026

Garish gala garb Having been raised by a very fashion-conscious mother to admire the...

Jewish American Heritage Month is an opportunity to fight the surge of hate

Jews are facing levels of hostility not seen in generations.

‘The munitions are depleted’: Sen. Kelly warns weapons use in Iran has reduced military readiness

The United States is less prepared for a major military conflict after depleting its munitions stockpile during the ongoing conflict with Iran, Sen. Mark Kelly said Sunday.

Energy Secretary Wright ‘can’t predict’ when gas prices will come down amid Iran conflict

Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Sunday he cannot predict when gas prices will go down or whether they may increase further, as negotiations to end the conflict in Iran drag on.

Iran embassy in Tajikistan posts AI video of Jesus punching Trump in the face

Iran's embassy in Tajikistan on Tuesday posted an AI-generated video of Jesus Christ punching President Trump in the face. The embassy posted the video on its account on the social platform X. Christ is seen emerging from the skies seen above Trump in an image the president initially posted on his own Truth Social account....

Hegseth set to meet lawmakers on Pentagon’s $1.5 trillion budget ask

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to head to Capitol Hill next week to meet with top House and Senate lawmakers and hash out the Pentagon’s proposed $1.5 trillion budget. Hegseth will meet Monday with the so-called “big eight,” the top Republicans and Democrats on the Armed Services and Defense Appropriations committees, Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) told the Hill...

Live updates: Vought defends Trump’s budget in House hearing; FISA renewal comes up for debate

It's a busy day on Capitol Hill. The House is set to start floor debate on the renewal of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) Section 702, which expires Monday. But even passage of the rule, the first procedural hurdle, is in question. The House Budget Committee is questioning Office of Management and Budget Chair Russ...

America’s strength comes from the Constitution and checks on power

The strength of America lies in its Constitution, which has protected the rights of the people for over 250 years, and it is the responsibility of all Americans to defend it and the balance of power it provides.

Watch live: White House briefs on Trump tax cuts with Iran tensions in backdrop

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will brief reporters Wednesday afternoon on the "historic" tax cuts included in the GOP's One Big Beautiful Bill Act, just hours before the Internal Revenue Service's filing deadline. "It’s Tax Day!" Leavitt wrote in a post on social media platform X, announcing she will be joined at the briefing...

House GOP punts vote on FISA spy powers amid last-minute scramble

House GOP leaders on Wednesday punted a key procedural vote on reauthorizing the U.S.'s foreign spy powers as they scramble to woo privacy-focused Republicans angling for a last-minute amendment. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) had aimed to get enough Republican support to push through on Wednesday afternoon a procedural rule vote to tee up debate on...

Cleveland Federal Reserve President: Interest rates on hold ‘for a good while’

The Cleveland Federal Reserve President on Wednesday predicted that interest rates may stay where they’re at for a “good while” as economists debate the best response to the impact of tariffs and the war in Iran.  “My baseline is that we’re going to remain on hold for a good while, but I do think that...

‘Summer House’ alum Luke Gulbranson launches House bid in Minnesota

Former "Summer House" star Luke Gulbranson says he's leaving behind the antics of reality TV and aiming to go where the "real drama" is in Washington. "Yeah, I've been on reality TV," the 42-year-old model and actor said in an ad released Wednesday announcing the launch of his campaign for Minnesota's 8th Congressional District. The seat is currently...

Democrats to force House GOP vote on ending Iran war

House Democrats will force a vote this week on legislation designed to end the Iran War, despite lingering questions about whether it has enough backing to pass. The vote was expected, although party leaders had vowed to stage it only after they had secured the support to pass. That plan has changed, according to Rep....

Two cities, 100 days: Socialism delivers disappointment once again

When one political philosophy dominates without opposition, businesses depart, those with options leave and those without options absorb the consequences.

Mexico refuses to designate Iran’s proxies as terrorist groups

Mexico is a great country but a complicated partner.

Video shows Oklahoma principal tackle Columbine-inspired gunman: affidavit

Documents say the gunman admitted he “wanted to conduct his own school shooting like the Columbine shooters did.”

Swalwell sexual misconduct allegations spur legal storm 

Allegations of sexual misconduct against Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) spurred the end of his gubernatorial bid and tenure in Congress. But legal scrutiny over the claims are just getting started. Swalwell announced his resignation Monday evening, just days after initial reports emerged alleging that he twice sexually assaulted a former aide and engaged in sexual...

Imminence is no longer the criterion for military preventive action

Even the U.N. has acknowledged that a threat of nuclear annihilation by a hostile country need not be imminent in order to justify preventive military action.

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